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Trump Lauds King After Windsor State Visit as Fact-Checks and Palace Denial Follow

Verification of viral moments now defines the aftermath of the visit.

King Charles delivering his speech at the State Banquet at Windsor Castle for Donald Trump's State visit on September 17, 2025.
US President Donald Trump speaks to Britain's Catherine, Princess of Wales as he delivers a speech during a State Banquet at Windsor Castle, in Windsor, on September 17, 2025, during the US President's second State Visit. US President Donald Trump arrived in Britain for an unprecedented second State Visit, with the UK government rolling out a royal red carpet welcome to win over the mercurial leader. (Photo by Yui Mok / POOL / AFP) (Photo by YUI MOK/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
Kate Middleton, Queen Camilla, and Melania Trump chatting on the first day of the state visit.
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Overview

  • Independent checks refuted a viral image of Trump eating spaghetti at the state banquet, noting the official menu did not include pasta.
  • Buckingham Palace rejected tabloid reports of a kitchen clash with U.S. Secret Service agents, calling the claims categorically untrue.
  • Banquet footage shows Trump appearing to look at the Princess of Wales while thanking Queen Camilla during his toast.
  • Catherine and First Lady Melania Trump held a joint Scouts engagement at Frogmore Gardens, with Kensington Palace sharing widely viewed images.
  • After returning to the U.S., Trump praised King Charles and quipped he ate “whatever the hell they served us,” and reports noted he abstained from alcohol as a teetotaler.